Startup Coordinator

Centrus Energy•Piketon, OH

2d•$92,915 - $154,858

About The Position

The Startup Coordinator oversees multidisciplinary efforts associated with facility expansion and startup. The role spans design and construction coordination, development of training materials and procedures, integrated systems testing, and system turnover to achieve full operational readiness. Coordinators work across areas including engineering, construction, project controls, operations, quality, and regulatory functions. The position coordinates startup processes for multiple systems and facilities simultaneously. It manages end-to-end startup scope from CFC through installation, testing, turnover, and closeout, partnering with Engineering Modification Managers, Operations Interface Managers, and other system stakeholders. The coordinator reports to the Start-up Manager. Success is measured by proactive communication and coordination, timely completion of integrated systems testing and turnover milestones, accurate and timely documentation, and effective issue forecasting and resolution. The position requires a Q security clearance and is bonus eligible. Employment requires identity and work-eligibility verification, a background check, and drug testing; the role is also subject to clearance-related federal background investigations and drug-testing requirements.

Requirements

At least 3 years of industrial, chemical, nuclear plant operations, maintenance, engineering, or support experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a similar rigorous industry or military job family.
At least 2 years of coordination, supervisory, or management experience.
High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Visio.
Ability to obtain or already possess a Q clearance; the successful candidate must obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, or business management, or equivalent technical/military experience.
At least 5 years of industrial, chemical, nuclear plant operations, maintenance, engineering, or support experience, or equivalent experience in a similar rigorous industry or military job family.
At least 5 years of management or supervisory experience, preferably within Operations, Maintenance, or Engineering.
Currently possess a Q or L clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead efforts to ensure successful integrated systems testing and acceptance of cascades and balance-of-plant systems.
Establish and maintain a critical documents tracker covering procedures, training modules, qualification cards, drill guides, drawings, and parts lists.
Coordinate startup readiness using trackers, status dashboards, and readiness reviews.
Identify and resolve problems using business practices and software to forecast, identify, and drive issues to resolution.
Coordinate end-to-end startup scope from CFC through installation, testing, turnover, and closeout.
Communicate and coordinate statuses and practices associated with system startup.
Complete integrated systems testing and turnover milestones on time and provide accurate, timely documentation.